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I am Rana Dawood, a passionate creative professional based in Seattle, WA. Over the years, I’ve developed expertise in wedding planning and design, specializing in creating beautiful floral arrangements and decorations that bring my clients’ visions to life. I founded my own company, Love.Design, to help brides achieve their dream weddings within their budget. I also have a strong background in interior design, illustration, and artistic skills including various painting techniques. I thrive on creativity, problem-solving, and delivering detail-oriented work with honesty and dedication.
My journey started with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and Expressive Arts from Helwan University, where I graduated as top student. From volunteering to assist with wedding designs at my church to holding teaching assistant roles at an architecture school, I have always enjoyed sharing my knowledge and refining my skills. I continuously strive to learn and grow while creating beautiful and meaningful designs that delight clients and audiences alike.
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Work Experience
Wedding Planner & Designer at Love.Design
March 1, 2015 - PresentFounded my own start-up company to help brides create their wedding flowers of their dreams on a budget that best suits them by providing wedding planning and design services. Managed to plan and design a wedding from beginning to end (including being responsible for setting up and lighting). Ensured that brides preferences are met and satisfied by closely working with the bride and groom to understand their preferences and help them prepare for their big special day. Developed and designed unique wedding arch decorations, flower bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and center pieces for both the church services and the reception celebrations. Designed creative flower bouquets and gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Wedding Planner & Designer (Volunteer) at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025Designed creative arches, flower bouquets, and center pieces for various occasions including engagements, weddings, and private events for the church service and/or reception celebration. Communicated and collaborated with the bride and groom as well as the volunteer team responsible for the decoration materials at the church to plan for the wedding, manage progress, and ensure that the bride and groom’s preferences are met.
Professor Assistant (TA) at Modern Academy Architecture Engineering School
June 30, 2007 - August 1, 2025Held quiz sections for courses including AutoCAD 2-D, Still Life Visual Art, and Perspective Drawing for architecture engineering students. Assisted students with understanding concepts they struggled with. Proctored exams and graded drawing projects providing feedback and suggestions for improvement. Collaborated consistently with professors to understand grading criteria, provide updates about student performance, and resolve issues.
Interior Designer at Afnan Art-Studio
February 28, 2002 - August 1, 2025Specialized in designing unique windows and doors made from stained glass for luxury homes (villas). Worked closely with clients to understand their style and color preferences for final deliverables.
Advertising Design Intern at Fine Art Company
August 31, 1997 - August 1, 2025Developed various creative designs using Photoshop including album covers, advertising posters for musical artists, magazines, book covers, and logos. Collaborated with coworkers and manager to plan project deadlines and successfully completed projects on time, increasing client satisfaction.
Wedding Planner & Designer at Love .Design
March 1, 2015 - PresentFounded a start-up company providing wedding planning and design services focused on creating wedding flowers tailored to brides' budgets. Managed comprehensive wedding planning and design from start to finish, including setting up and lighting. Delivered unique wedding arch decorations, flower bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces for ceremonies and receptions. Also designed creative Valentine's Day bouquets and gifts.
Wedding Planner & Designer (Volunteer) at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
March 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025Designed creative arches, flower bouquets, and centerpieces for engagements, weddings, and private events for church services and receptions. Collaborated with couples and volunteer teams to plan weddings, manage progress, and meet client preferences.
Professor Assistant (TA) at Modern Academy Architecture Engineering School
June 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025Conducted quiz sections for AutoCAD 2-D, Still Life Visual Art, and Perspective Drawing courses. Assisted architecture students in understanding course concepts. Proctored exams and graded drawing projects, providing feedback. Coordinated with professors on grading criteria and student performance.
Interior Designer at Afnan Art-Studio
February 1, 2002 - August 5, 2025Specialized in designing unique stained glass windows and doors for luxury villas. Communicated closely with clients to understand their style and color preferences for final designs.
Advertising Design Intern at Fine Art Company
August 1, 1997 - August 5, 2025Created various creative designs in Photoshop including album covers, advertising posters for musical artists, magazines, book covers, and company brand logos. Collaborated with team and manager to plan deadlines and successfully deliver projects on time, increasing client satisfaction.
Wedding Planner & Designer at Love.Design
March 1, 2015 - PresentFounded my own startup company to help brides create their wedding flowers of their dreams on a budget, providing wedding planning and design services. Successfully planned and designed weddings end to end, managing setup and lighting. Collaborated closely with brides and grooms to ensure preferences were met. Developed and designed unique wedding arch decorations, flower bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces for both church services and receptions. Also designed creative flower bouquets and gift ideas for occasions such as Valentine’s Day.
Wedding Planner & Designer (Volunteer) at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
March 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025Designed creative arches, flower bouquets, and centerpieces for engagements, weddings, and private events for church services and reception celebrations. Collaborated with brides, grooms, and volunteer teams managing decoration materials to plan weddings, monitor progress, and ensure client satisfaction.
Professor Assistant (TA) at Modern Academy Architecture Engineering School
June 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025Conducted quiz sections for AutoCAD 2-D, Still Life Visual Art, and Perspective Drawing for architecture engineering students. Assisted students in comprehending difficult concepts. Proctored exams and graded drawing projects with constructive feedback. Regularly collaborated with professors to understand grading criteria and student progress.
Interior Designer at Afnan Art Studio
February 1, 2002 - August 5, 2025Specialized in designing unique stained glass windows and doors for luxury villas. Worked closely with clients to understand their style and color preferences for final deliverables.
Advertising Design Intern at Fine Art Company
August 1, 1997 - August 5, 2025Created creative designs using Photoshop for album covers, advertising posters for musical artists, magazines, book covers, and company logos. Collaborated with coworkers and management to meet project deadlines and increase client satisfaction.
Wedding Planner & Designer at Love .Design
March 1, 2015 - PresentFounded and managed a startup company to provide wedding planning and design services focused on floral decorations and arrangements. Planned and executed entire weddings including setup and lighting while working closely with brides and grooms to meet their preferences and budgets. Designed unique wedding arches, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces for church services and receptions. Also created special floral gifts for occasions such as Valentine’s Day.
Wedding Planner & Designer (Volunteer) at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
March 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025Designed creative arches, flower bouquets, and centerpieces for engagements, weddings, and private events organized by the church. Collaborated with the volunteer decoration team and communicated with couples to plan and manage event decoration. Ensured client preferences were met throughout progress.
Professor Assistant (TA) at Modern Academy Architecture Engineering School
June 30, 2007 - August 7, 2025Conducted quiz sections and assisted students with AutoCAD 2-D, Still Life Visual Art, and Perspective Drawing courses for architecture majors. Proctored exams, graded drawing projects with constructive feedback, and collaborated with professors to ensure grading criteria were met and student issues addressed.
Interior Designer at Afnan Art-Studio
February 28, 2002 - August 7, 2025Specialized in designing custom stained glass windows and doors for luxury villas. Worked closely with clients to understand design desires including style and color preference to deliver tailored final products.
Advertising Design Intern at Fine Art Company
August 31, 1997 - August 7, 2025Created various creative designs using Photoshop for album covers, advertising posters, magazine and book covers, and company logos. Coordinated with colleagues and manager to plan project deadlines and delivered all projects on time, increasing client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Helwan University - Zamalek Branch
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts - Interior Design and Expressive Arts Major at Helwan University - Zamalek Branch
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts - Interior Design and Expressive Arts Major at Helwan University - Zamalek Branch
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts - Interior Design and Expressive Arts Major at Helwan University - Zamalek Branch
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025Qualifications
Adobe Illustrator (CPD - Certified)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025Adobe Illustrator (CPD - Certified)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Adobe Illustrator CPD Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Adobe Illustrator Certified (CPD)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025Industry Experience
Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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